WV8 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Walton Gardens, 0.2km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, WV8 1AH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 22.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00150961 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON GARDENS, WV8 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON GARDENS, WV8 1AH.
253
53
£ 51,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV8 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV8 1AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £294k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £294k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 22.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1AH. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 312,983
Terraced
£ 217,250
6 sales · Mean £ 210,333
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 186,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1AH has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Codsall Community High School
Codsall Middle School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.9 km
- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.1 km
- Codsall Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bull0.2 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.3 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Love And Liquor0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Siculo0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.1 km
- Jungle Boogie0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Birches Bridge Subway0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.5 km
- Bilbrook1.2 km
- Albrighton4.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Bull PH0.1 km
- The Bull PH0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Wheel Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81AH · Data under Open Government Licence